#Fanlisting

[cheezitofthevalley]

Part 1

Hi! Sorry this took so long (new job). Let's get right to it.

Q: What are dividers?

A: Dividers are any graphic that is used to divide two things, usually bodies of text. They are useful for breaking up blog posts and signalling the end of a topic. You might not have noticed, but many websites feature dividers of some kind. Bloggers, however, tend to be a bit extra about their dividers. Here are some good examples:

Q: Ok, cool. It probably wasn't necessary for you to put that many examples, but it does make it clear that dividers can be pretty much anything. Still, I think there are more graphics that you've posted. What about those tiny thingys?

A: You mean favicons? Yeah, let's talk about those.

Favicons are tiny images that represent a website or company. Any easy example is probably right in front of you, if you're on a laptop. Look at the Tumblr tab you have open; do you see the little "t" icon? That's a favicon. Favicons were originally 16x16 pixels. They can be animated.

That being said, lots of people use the term to refer to any small pixel art. These can also be called pixels.

Q: Wait. Why call pixel art a pixel? Aren't pixels single points on a screen?

A: Well, yes. And favicons are supposed to have very specific dimensions and uses, but here we are. "Pixels" can sometimes refer to tiny pixel art, usually between 16x16 and 32x32 pixels (I know, confusing) large. These pixels are often animated. I use favicons and pixels to refer to the same thing.

Q: Ok, I think I get it. But what are pixels used for? Are they essentially icons, or trademarks, like favicons?

A: Sometimes, but usually not. They are often used like bullet points in website directories or lists. I've also seen them used as emoticons, buttons, and decorations. Some people like to simply collect them.

Here are some examples of pixels/favicons:

Q: oOoOO. I like those. Is there anything else people collect?

A: Yep! Pretty much all graphics are collectible. That being said, some lack any use except to be displayed. Fanlisting buttons, for example.

Q: What are fanlistings?

A: Fanlistings were a way for fans to connect online before social media really took off. They were basically online bulletins listing contact info of the fanbases members so that you could connect with like-minded people. They aren't much of a thing now, but they do exist. People who love Spacehey and Neocities are likely to use them. You can register for some and take a button to put on your blog to let others know you're part of that fandom. It also links to the fanlisting itself for others to join. Here are some fanlisting buttons (I haven't joined any):

They are usually 50x50, but don't have to be: they can even be other graphics, like 88x31 buttons! Some other common dimensions are 75x50, 100x35, and 100x50.

In part three, we'll finish up with a couple odd graphics, some interesting old websites, and useful posting tips.

[lapislabel]

I realize that I should probably do more work to promote this lol.

A couple months ago I made a fanlisting for King K. Rool!

For those that don't know, a fanlisting is an online list of fans for a certain character or fandom or anything. Anyone can join with or without a website! Tumblr blogs are okay too!

If you love K. Rool in any iteration, consider joining the Kremling Krew today!

[ppp-98]

Psst! I made a MetaKirby fanlisting as a way to find more shippers from this side of the fandom. Mostly because I know some ship them in secret and/or like post under the tag but never engage with others (which is totally fine).

[agentukelele]

Fanlisting ?

How the fuck do fanlistings work?

Autistic man needs specific step by step instructions for fanlistings please

(Also: Are there fanlisting templates? I'm still bad at html)

[allyssotd]

BL centric fanlisting collective (that i'm a part of hoiii)

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[rainyday-deer]

The fanlist page on the Arackniss fansite got a makeover!

Consider joining ✨🕸🕷

[mezucore]

allow me to shamelessly advertise my fanlisting for Herbert West (for the character from the movie trilogy, not for the movies themselves). signing up is super easy, you don't even have to link anything you don't want to if you just want your name in the list!

[habibistamps]

Update 2.0

Exceeded my daily limit again! Sorry for not posting for a few days, I've been a little bit busy. Most of the remaining stamps are fandom ones, and as you can see I decided to upload some of the blinkies too!

Requests are still open, and of course you can see all the stamps without waiting by checking out my website, Mad Paddington.

And as a bonus little signal boost, I made a new site! Way back when I was in highschool I ran a Treasure Planet fanlisting, so I've remade it! Check out Rattle the Stars if that's your cup of tea :)

[rabbitearsblog]

Hey everyone! So, I made another heading for my website that deals with the different fanlistings that I'm apart of!

[cast-blizzara]

VERSION 1  |  Minerva I Marinette Dupain-Cheng, Miraculous Ladybug

[cheezitofthevalley]

some icons

fanlistings I don't belong to but I could

[fujofans]

January 27, 2025

Updated join form. Hopefully it is easier to read/understand.

Added new listing!

Added some questions to the FAQ:

What if I haven't been added in the next update??

"99% of the time your site hasn't been added is because you filled something out wrong, or I missed you because I have ADHD. You could try filling the form out again. Make sure the URL you submit is correct and doesn't just go to your neocities dashboard! Make sure the email you entered is correct so I can message you if you are missing something on your form!

The other 1% of the time I haven't added sites, is cuz your submission goes against one or more of the restrictions I've outlined. Oopsie daisy!

I can't answer emails about why your site hasn't been added."

Is this a webring or fanlisting? What's the difference?

"This is a fanlisting, or site directory. This is not a webring. Webrings use scripts that require members to link to the main site and/or members for the shared navigation bar to work properly.

I don't want to bother with making sure everyone is properly linked. I always see broken webrings on people's sites. So I just made a simple listing. You can make your own webring/listing too!

I am not listed on that one big fanlistings website cuz I don't want to follow a bunch of rules like "update every 2 months" or "ask for people's location". Decentralization, people!!!"

[lapislabel]

Hihi!!! Along with my K. Rool fanlisting, I also recently started one for this ball of sunshine, Cure Summer! If you're a fan of hers or Tropical Rouge Precure, then consider joining this tropica-shiny listing!

[ppp-98]

Oh right, I never talked about this but last year I made a Kirby fanlisting after seeing there was non for him or the series as a whole.

Back in the days before social media a way to find fans of a certain subject was trough fanlistings. Like the name implies is a list of fans about a subject. It's not a chat group, not a forum, just a listing of names, emails and websites (you can choose to hide your email). Anyone is free to join and Tumblr blogs are seen as valid websites.

I'll add more codes (little image/banners you can put on your website that redirect to the fanlisting) in the future.

[spider-man-archive]

content warning // possible innuendo in text of first image

Images found from a doc ock subpage of the Molina fansite.

[allyssotd]

The Anime Fanlistings Network

Are you familiar with what a fanlisting is? Fanlistings are a list of fans for a certain thing! The listing comes with cool graphics to put on your blog of website. This website is a network of currently active anime themed fanlistings!

Content warnings: unverified off site links